Some fear the controversial new barrier may make the crossing more dangerous for migrants.source
Anchor Brewing: America's oldest craft brewery shuts after 127 years
“We recognise the importance and historic significance of Anchor to San Francisco and to the craft brewing industry, but the impacts of the pandemic, inflation, especially in San Francisco, and a highly competitive market, left the company with no option but to make this sad decision to cease operations,” he said. source
Pakistan's Poisonous Politics – TIME
Pakistan’s politics were plenty toxic even before the failed assassination against ousted former Prime Minister Imran Khan. When Khan was removed from power following a parliamentary vote of no confidence in April, he claimed Pakistan’s military and its friends in Washington wanted to silence him. He then kicked off a series of protest marches that have drawn […]
Video shows sea lion leap into fisherman's kayak
California fisherman surrenders his catch to a curious sea lion after a surprise encounter.source
Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?
This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice.source
Can Threads make more money than Elon Musk’s Twitter?
After all, Mr Zuckerberg, whose Meta made more than $117bn in sales last year, has a monster track record when it comes to selling adverts – and none of the apparent qualms of Mr Musk, who has disdained advertising at his electric car company, Tesla, and been looking for alternative ways to fund Twitter. source
One dead as driver flees police traffic stop near White House
The suspect “struck multiple individuals in the crosswalk” before fleeing the Secret Service.source
Canada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories
Thousands of indigenous children in Canada were forcibly removed from their families between the 1950s and 1980s, in what is known as the “Sixties Scoop”. They were put into non-indigenous homes by welfare agencies, in an attempt to assimilate them into mainstream culture. Now survivors are mapping out their stories and finding solace in connecting […]
White House cocaine: US Secret Service ends investigation
The cocaine was discovered earlier this month in a vestibule in the White House.source
World Eskimo-Indian Olympics: How ripped ears are preserving a rare culture in Alaska
Matthew Chagluak takes part in the two-foot high kick, where competitors aim for the suspended target while attempting to hold their balance Sign up for notifications to the latest Insight features via the BBC Sport app and find the most recent in the series here. Hundreds of years ago, the Native people of Alaska’s coastal […]